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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 441.77 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 441.77 and 222.28 is: 306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 441.77 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/441.77 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 441.77 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 98,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,194.42/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.78

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